How do I get to the Terminal from Metro?
Follow the signs down to the indoor pedestrian walkway.
Can I check-in my bag at the metro platform?
Not at this time.
How long is the walk?
Approximately 600 feet. About a 5 minute walk.
Are there elevators?
Yes, there are elevators at the Metro Station and at the Main Terminal.
Can I get wheelchair services on the platform?
Not at this time.
What’s the cost of the train to downtown?
Depends on the time of day and distance traveled. Fares range from $2.25 to $6.75 on weekdays. A trip to Metro Center in downtown DC is $6.75. Fares drop to $2.25-$2.50 after 9:30 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.
WMATA Trip Planner the best way to calculate your fare.
How do I pay for fares?
Rail customers can simply tap a credit or debit card to enter and exit the faregates at any Metrorail station. Customers looking to buy 1, 3, or 7-day passes can purchase a SmarTrip card from the fare vending machines in the mezzanine.
What time does the metro open/close?
- Monday through Thursday from 5 a.m. to midnight.
- Friday from 5 a.m. until 2 a.m.
- Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Sunday from 6 a.m. to midnight
*Note First and Last Trains to service Dulles Airport differ from the open and close times*
See Latest WMATA Service Information.
Can I use the Metro to get to DCA?
Yes! It will take approximately 50-55 minutes to get to Rosslyn. Then from there you can transfer to the Blue line which will take you right to DCA Metro Station.
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